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Why 49ers drafted De'Zhaun Stribling over Denzel Boston at No. 33 overall in NFL Draft
TL;DR
The San Francisco 49ers selected Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling with the No. 33 overall pick in the NFL Draft, opting for him over Denzel Boston, who had previously generated first-round interest.
Key points
- San Francisco 49ers owned the No. 33 overall pick
- 49ers drafted De'Zhaun Stribling from Ole Miss
- Denzel Boston was also a candidate for the pick
- Boston had first-round buzz earlier in the offseason
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The San Francisco 49ers, after trading down in the NFL Draft's first-round, owned the No. 33 overall pick.
With that pick, as NFL insider Jordan Schultz reports, the 49ers are drafting Ole Miss wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling. It's a fascinating pick, as the 49ers are picking him over Denzel Boston.
The Ole Miss WR over the Washington WR is a bit of a surprise, as Boston had first-round buzz at one point this offseason.
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Why 49ers drafted De'Zhaun Stribling over Denzel Boston
San Francisco is adding Stribling, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound. But, most importantly, he runs fast. At the NFL Scouting Combine, he ran a ridiculous 4.36 40-yard dash.
This pickup for the 49ers will have Stribling join Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall, and in the new-look WR room.
Q&A
Why did the 49ers choose De'Zhaun Stribling over Denzel Boston?
The 49ers opted for De'Zhaun Stribling due to his potential and fit within their offensive scheme, despite Denzel Boston's prior first-round buzz.
What position does De'Zhaun Stribling play?
De'Zhaun Stribling is a wide receiver, drafted from Ole Miss.
What was Denzel Boston's draft status before the 49ers' pick?
Denzel Boston had been considered a potential first-round pick earlier in the offseason.